Brentwood/BMG singer/songwriter Bebo Norman has claimed Radio & Records Inspirational No. 1 spot for the second time in a row with his compelling anthem "Nothing Without You," the second single from Norman's critically acclaimed album "Try." The single is the follow up to the album's initial hit "Disappear," which reached #1 on the R & R Inspirational in October.

"Nothing Without You" resonates with such beautiful delicacy and simplicity that the listener canÕt help becoming mesmerized," said CCM Magazine.

In addition to his impressive radio success, Norman continues to pack in audiences on the road, selling out venues for his national tour this spring, tri-headlining with Fernando Ortega and Sara Groves . "The Ortega, Norman, Groves Tour," which launches on April 21st in Chattanooga, Tenn., will hit 25-plus cities, including major markets such as Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Cleveland, Albuquerque, Ft. Worth, Colorado Springs and more.

For the most updated tour dates, go to www.ongtour.com. For more information on Bebo Norman, please visit http://www.bebonorman.com

Performing independently for three years before signing to Essential Records in 1999, Norman has earned the distinction of being a premier lyricist with accessible music and a personable stage presence. Norman's popularity has grown exponentially with the release of his four label titles, Ten Thousand Days (1999), Big Blue Sky (2001), Myself When I Am Real (2002) and Try (2004). Boasting a fiercely loyal following, Norman draws standing-room-only audiences across the country and continues to garner significant media attention, including the covers of CCM Magazine, Christian Single, Premier, Believe and Release .NormanÕs song "Our Mystery," recently appeared on the WBÕs popular hit TV show "Smallville" starring Tom Welling , and in the promotion of UPNÕs new series "Kevin Hill" starring Taye Diggs and Michael Michele.

Justin Camacho
justin@breathecast.com